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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1976

Page

8

Coach Brings Old-Time Pride to Federal Hocking Football

Bob Brennan, long-time educator and coach, leads Federal Hocking’s revival effort. He advocates a six-coach program from grade school to high school, targets 12 players per grade, and emphasizes fundamentals and discipline to build a competitive football culture at a small school. Brennan also balances duties as principal and coach.

Bob Maney Messenger Alexander Federal Hocking Stewart Bob Brennan Brennan Federal Hocking Middle School Rome-Canaan High School Knute Rockne Notre Dame Glouster Wellston Emmbers Tri- Valley

Sparky Predicts Seven Games In World Series

Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson says the series will go seven games and credits the Yankees as a strong opponent. Billy Martin warns of a fast Yankee turnaround as Dock Ellis faces Pat Zachry in New York.

NEW York Cincinnati Reds Sparky Anderson New York Yankees Yankee Billy Martin Anderson Yanks Cincinnati Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Sparky Martin Dock Ellis Ellis Pittsburgh Pirates Yankee Stadium NBC

Rozelle Rule Upheld Unlawful by 8th Circuit

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Rozelle Rule is unlawful, upholding a Minnesota District Court decision. The NFL and the NFL Players Association expressed praise for the ruling, which affects player free agency and league practices.

ST. Louis National Football League Rozelle League NFL Players Association 8Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Minnesota District Court NFL Ed Garvey Players Association

Ali calm after court's decision in libel case

World heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali welcomed a federal court ruling that dismissed referee Tony Perez's libel suit and blocked Ali's counter suit. The jury found little proof for Ali's claims amid calls for negotiated reforms to Rozelle Rule and NFL transfer limits.

New York Muhammad Ali Tony Perez Ali Perez Chuck Wepner Joe Frazier Frazier Robert Sullivan

Grogan Shines as Patriots rout Jets on Monday Night

Steve Grogan, Patriots quarterback, fuels a 41-7 win over the Jets in a national TV game. The Kansas State alum ran for two touchdowns on broken plays and completed 14 of 23 passes for 145 yards. Grogan led New England to a 4-2 record, drawing praise and hometown support from Ottawa, Kansas.

Foxboro Mass Steve Grogan New England Patriots Fran Tarkenton Roger Staubach Kansas State New England Jim Plunkett Patriots Grogan New York Jets Ottawa Kan Thunder Joe Namath Jets

Grogan Leads Patriots Past Jets In Electrifying Win

Grogan runs for six touchdowns in a 103 yard game including a 41 yard score. He recovers Calhoun fumble for a TD and escapes blitzes behind a strong Patriots line. Namath goes 16 of 27 for 135 yards as New England tops New York on the road.

Don Calhoun New York Grogan Jets Lou Holtz Calhoun New England Leon Gray John Hannah Namath

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